As Southeast Europe braces for a record-breaking summer peak, Week 22 sees major aviation milestones reshape the region. From Athens Airport's triumph at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards to Air Serbia’s historic long-haul expansion and crucial terminal upgrades in the Balkans, find out how the regional aviation ecosystem is balancing massive capacity demands with operational pressure.

Passenger demand across Mediterranean markets remained strong, while airport operators continued balancing growth ambitions against operational pressure, infrastructure constraints and intensifying regional competition. ... As the region moves deeper into the summer season, aviation across Greece and the Balkans remains shaped by a delicate balance of growth, operational pressure and strategic competition — where regional connectivity, tourism, and aviation strategy continue